Protocol Game Series: 15 Thematic Story/Roleplaying Games
A project in Issaquah, WA by Postworldgames Jim Pinto000days
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A new, revolutionary series of roleplaying games that get to the heart of storytelling, providing all the tools needed for great games.
Backers: 177
Average Pledge Per Backer: $46
Funded: $8,067 of $500
Dates: Nov 27th -> Dec 17th (21 days)
Project By: Postworldgames Jim Pinto
Backers: 177
Average Pledge Per Backer: $46
Funded: $8,067 of $500
Dates: Nov 27th -> Dec 17th (21 days)
Project By: Postworldgames Jim Pinto
$8,067
current pledge level
Last Updated: December 17 @ 22:01 -0500 GMT
1613%
of goal
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Latest News
One Day Remaining and the Updates Continue 
December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Okay. So here is the final big news. I probably won't have anything else to post unless something major happens. Once again in bullet point format. • Sorry for all the constant updates, but this kickstarter is nearly at 1500%. That's as much your... (Read More)
6000 and Another Voting Round (#4)
December 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Well. It happened. Which means I promised another voting round of games. Ugh. You guys are killing me. [Went from 15 games to nearly 30 (when you count the customs).] Anyway. This vote lasts until it's all over, just like the other one going on.... (Read More)
Big Ol' Update
December 12th - via: kickstarter.com
This one is a doozie. So let's get to the bullet points. • $5000 reached. 1000% of our goal. Thank you. • Double Game Stretch Goal Reached. This one is about angles, demons, and nephelim. They can be played back to back, side by side, or not at... (Read More)
Crowdfunding Highlights
December 12th - via: purplepawn.com
If I understand the translation correctly, the Cambod’jeu 2014 project is raising funds to enhance toy and game libraries, and train librarians, at orphanages in Cambodia. C’mon, gamers! It’s not a zombie miniatures project but surely it’s worth your support. (Read More)
Moonmen Cover
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
i think felipe went overboard with this one (Read More)
Game Updates 7 and 8: Devil's Highway and Coyote
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I can't really tell you why Coyote popped into my brain as a good idea for a protocol game. But it is good. I promise. But Devil's Highway was a no-brainer (I ride motorcycles), although the original name was a dreadful acronym that I changed. Coyote... (Read More)
Interview with Pete Figtree
December 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Where I tell you things you already know. https://plus.google.com/u/0/events/c3ro0hoquemt7hcia85tu6ia7ig?authkey=COHO-8_f8rmaiwE&cfem=1 (Read More)
Voting Round 3
December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Looks like Virtual X is going to win round 2, so let's just get on with round 3, shall we? This round has five games to choose from, three of which you've seen before. Colonial Lies The colonies are at war. A secret war, anyway. A game of secret... (Read More)
4500: Ship Lantern Unlocked
December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Ship Lanterns is unlocked. Game #21. Ship Lanterns is a story roleplaying game of the river spirit of a Southeast Asian village that has awakened in the dead of night to grant the children their wishes. Yeah. It's that weird. (Read More)
Another Custom Game: The Perfect Crime
December 9th - via: kickstarter.com
The Perfect Crime is a story roleplaying game about criminals on the eve of the perfect crime. Inspired by authors like Philip K. Dick, the game explores the tension of trying to do the impossible. In just 24 hours. The characters have been over the... (Read More)
Game Update #5 and 6. Perdition and Chebyshev Function.
December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
When I started brainstorming new games in the series, I wanted to do games that didn't fit the fantasy/sci fi mold. I knew the potential of the series was to do weird things. And while Nacht Engel (game 13) was outlined soon after Home, I put it on... (Read More)
Cover #20
December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
I still need to make #16 through 19, but here's a look at #20. (Read More)
4000. Another Stretch Goal Reached
December 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Upir Gaunt is a story roleplaying game about vampires in the modern world. No, not the sparkly kind. After ages of slumber, a small Haven of vampires have waken into a world of technology and splender, unaware of what has happened, but hungry... (Read More)
Just a Reminder…
December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
We've had a lot of new people back this project in the last few days. I recommend going through the updates and voting for the game you'd like to see for #15. There's still lots more stuff coming. Thanks for your support. (Read More)
Game Update #4: Power Station
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
James Dunlap originally conceived of this idea, but admitted he would never do anything with it. I wanted to do it as a full $50 game with a fat book of events and everything else. And then I realized that I would never do anything with it, either.... (Read More)
Voting Round One Ends…
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
And the winner is… Moonmen from Mars by 2 votes. Don't forget to vote in round Two which is still going on. Round Three starts on the 10th. (Read More)
First Round Voting Ends today at 6pm PST
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Don't forget to vote for game #14 in the series, if you haven't already. Once this round ends, you'll have no say in how awesome game #14 is.... (Read More)
3500 Goal Reached: Le Carnival Unlocked
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Le Carnival is a story roleplaying game about the freaks of a carnival during the era of the Great Depression. The Carnival travels the backroads of the Midwest farm belt and the Southern states, visiting towns far off the beaten trail. Characters... (Read More)
Game #3. Joan of Arc.
December 5th - via: kickstarter.com
While it may not be initially obvious upon first glance, this art by Drew Baker inspired the game and not the other way around. The piece, named Joan of Arc, immediately inspired me to make a game about a dying space station, named of course after... (Read More)
Custom Game: Conspiracy X Crossover
December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Conspiracy X: Stand in the Shadows is a story roleplaying game about aliens, government conspiracies, and paranormal activity. Characters take on the role of shadowy agents working to neutralize an alien threat and suppress knowledge of the... (Read More)
Custom Game: Chemical Zoo
December 4th - via: kickstarter.com
This is not a stretch goal. This is an additional game, available as an add-on. Chemical Zoo is a story roleplaying game about a social order of animals, inspired by Animal Farm, Planet of The Apes, and Flowers For Algernon. As a new social order... (Read More)
Voting Round Two. This one Ends on Dec 10.
December 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Because we hit $3000, another game is being added to the mix. Backers choose from the following. The Plague A nationwide flu wipes out a considerable portion of the population overnight and the populace holds up indoors until the CDC gives the all... (Read More)
3000 Mark Hit
December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
We just hit 3000, which adds yet another voting round to the Kickstarter. This is a stretch goal game, though. So it's available to everyone at $35 or more, or for only $3. I'll be starting the voting round tomorrow, with three new ideas. Thanks... (Read More)
Another Custom Game: Shellback
December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Another Custom Game has been commissioned.... Shellback is a story roleplaying game about the strange events surrounding the Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier, the USS Enterprise, in the spring of 2006. For six days, the ship disappeared from every radar... (Read More)
Voting
December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Don't forget to go back to Update #3 and vote for one of the three games by Dec 5. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/218255739/protocol-game-series-15-thematic-story-roleplaying/posts/677573 (Read More)
Just Broke 2500
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Zombieskin is unlocked. Next goal is 3000, with another voting round of games. Next Update: Another Custom Game (Read More)
Paco Jean Tells Me What to Say
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
http://www.gmsmagazine.com/authors-2/podcast-episode-the-rpg-interview-room-jim-pinto-protocol-game-series-kickstarter (Read More)
2000/2500
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
We passed the $2000 threshold a little while ago and I forgot to mention personalized decks. Essentially, these are monogrammed decks. For $20, you can get a deck specifically for you with your name on it or whatever. It will be a regular deck, but... (Read More)
Game #2. Blacksite.
December 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Black Site is a story roleplaying game about prisoners being held and tortured at secret rendition sites around the globe. Having already been captured, the prisoners are held in various locations, and denied access to basic human rights. They will... (Read More)
The First Custom Game
November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
One of the backers has decided to order a custom game, which will be available to everyone for only $3 more with this kickstarter and the month following the conclusion of this KS on my online store (not sure on the list price later, just yet).... (Read More)
Game #1. Home
November 30th - via: kickstarter.com
This is the game that started this whole thing. Well. Life on Mars by Ross Cowman started the whole thing. One look at his game and BAM. I knew most story games were doing it wrong (he wasn't) and I knew I could streamline and improve all this. So.... (Read More)
New Goal Hit. $2000
November 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Looks like a 16th game is being added to the pile, an adaptation of my game George's Children in Protocol form. Available to everyone, it comes free to all pledges of $35 or more. All in about 60 hours. Thanks, guys. Don't forget to vote. (Read More)
Please Read! Voting Round One
November 28th - via: kickstarter.com
If you're a backer you may VOTE for one of the following three games as Game 14 in the Protocol Game Series. British Steel A game about the industrial revolution in England. Colonial Lies A game of secret messages and spies during the Colonial Age of... (Read More)
Stretch Goal #1 Unlocked: Custom Games
November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Here's how it works. You add money to your order ($100 per game) and I design a game for you, based on your specifications, using the Protocol Series game mechanic. Charts, graphics, everything. You even get a scenario deck of your game. How cool is... (Read More)
Game Play Example
November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
The Protocol Game Series relies on the scene-framing technique of many new games, but with a unique twist. The game series breaks down games into four different types of scenes - vignettes, interrogations, interludes, and ensembles - and into 13... (Read More)
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